Simon Mignolet believes making a flying start is the key to Liverpool overcoming Premier League new boys Hull City at Anfield tomorrow.

The Belgian keeper, who is anxiously waiting to discover whether he will return to the side after Loris Karius made his debut in midweek, knows this is the kind of fixture the Reds have slipped up in during recent seasons.

Mignolet says it’s down to Liverpool to ensure Hull aren’t allowed to settle by getting at them from the first minute.

“We’ll have to put them under pressure from the very beginning and then hopefully we can keep that momentum throughout the game,” he told Liverpoolfc.com

“The gaffer wants us to take the game to the opponents rather than to sit off and wait to see what happens.

“We want to start on the front foot and not give a breather to the opponents.

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“We worked very hard in pre-season to make sure that fitness levels are there to maintain that pressure game throughout 95 minutes. Everybody is ready to do that.

“Last year we played well against the top teams and had good results against the top teams, but we were not as consistent against the teams where we should normally get the three points.

“We got 2-0 up in the first half and in the second half we were under the cosh because of their physicality, crosses and the demands Chelsea gave us. We dealt with it, saw it through and got the victory in the end.

“That’s something we’ll have to do against teams that are physical and play long balls. The mood and confidence is high in the camp, so let’s keep it that way.”